Hosea Cannon, Jr. was born March 5, 1965, in Monroe, Louisiana to Hosea Cannon, Sr. and Delores B. Cannon. Hosea was raised in Monroe, Louisiana and attended Neville High School where he was an All-State Football player and Honor Roll student. Hosea had wonderful parents who raised him in church where he was active in both choir and drama. He, however, did not have a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Consequently, after winning a scholarship to a University in Arkansas, Hosea began to use drugs and drink heavily. After the loss of his father in June 1984, Hosea's grades dwindled; he lost his scholarship and plunged even deeper into the drug scene.
It was a visit to Denver, Colorado, where his uncle was a Baptist minister, that changed his life forever. His uncle and an evangelist from the church (his future mother-in-law) saw great potential in him and poured out their hearts and opened the Scriptures to him. In December 1984, Hosea gave his life to the Lord. He returned to his home in Monroe, Louisiana and was licensed to preach in June 1985 and ordained in October 1987.
After trying to settle in Louisiana, Hosea and his wife Janice (whom he met in Denver when they were sixteen) moved to Denver where he worked for the Denver Sheriff's Department for 10 years, from 1989 until 1999. While employed as a Deputy, Hosea served as the chaplain of the Fraternal Order of Police and Black Sheriff Protective Association and worked as an instructor in the Sheriff's Academy, and counseled both officers and inmates.
Hosea had also served as senior pastor of Disciples of Christ New Testament Church since 1993. In October of 1999, the Lord called him to full-time ministry and commanded him to resign from the Sheriff's Department and trust Him.
Hosea resigned his commission as a deputy and was offered a part-time position as a Training Supervisor, teaching defensive tactics and hand-to-hand combat. He has instructed hundreds of deputies and law enforcement officers over the years.
Hosea has received numerous awards and commendations including: 2-time employee of the month, commendations from both the Sheriff and Division Chiefs, Community Service Award and 2-time PRIDE award winner.
He presently serves as senior pastor of Greater Faith Worship Center, District Overseer of Judah District Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, Chaplain and Programs Coordinator of the Denver Sheriff Department, Chaplain of Lodge 27 of the Fraternal Order of Police and newly appointed Chaplain of the AJA (American Jail Association).
He has been married to his wife Janice for 31 years; they have two sons Hosea III and Josiah.
Hosea has a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, a Masters Degree in Pastoral Ministry from Carolina University of Theology, & a Doctorate in Divinity from St. Thomas Christian University.
